Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future – Paul Boese If you want to feel good about yourself, you have to let go of guilt. Dwelling on the mistakes you’ve made will only distract you from creating a better life. Forgiveness creates a better life for you and those around [...]
“He who seeks vengeance must dig two graves: one for his enemy and one for himself” – Chinese Proverb It’s easy to want to hurt someone who caused you pain. But does this REALLY make the situation better? When you seek revenge, you’re actually hurting yourself more than your enemy. Bitterness corrupts your spirit and [...]
Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die – Anon If you refuse to forgive your enemies, you allow their evil to live in your heart. Forgiveness breaks down the blocks of bitterness and allows you to move on. When you hold on to resentment, the one who suffers most [...]
No matter what has happened in the past, you can create a new tomorrow. The more time you spend dwelling on the things you cannot change, the less time you have to be happy. Don't bring your past regrets into the present. Reminding yourself of the wrong you've done only fuels your fears. If you [...]
While researching for tomorrow’s Midday Motivation message, I came across this quote about “forgiveness” that I thought was so profound. I’m sure there’s a lot of people who can relate to these words, but may not admit it. This is a very humbling point about why it is so hard to forgive certain people: “None [...]
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. ~Lewis B. Smedes Resentment is not a form of revenge. Forgiveness is the path to peace. It gives you the ability to move forward with your life. Holding a grudge only holds YOU back, not the person that hurt you. [...]